New York Times | Airstrikes on Syrian Military Sites Renew Focus on Chemical Weapons New York Times JERUSALEM — Overnight strikes Thursday on Syrian military sites — which are said to produce chemical weapons and advanced missiles — brought renewed attention to Syria's chemical weapons, and appear to have been an escalation of Israel's efforts to ... Israeli airstrike targets Syrian military site as tensions rise From Words To Action-The Chemical-Missile site in Syria was Destroyed Why Israel Is Worried About Syria |
New York Times | No Relief for Islamic State Convoy Blocked in Syria New York Times The Islamic State convoy stranded in the middle of the Syrian desert has whittled down in size as the American military and Syrian government allies traded accusations on whether food and water were reaching the hundreds of beleaguered bus passengers. Aid convoy reaches Syria's Deir al-Zor after three-year siege Coalition Confirms Syrian Military Gains in Deir el-Zour In Syria, New Conflict Looms as ISIS Loses Ground |
The Guardian | Israel strikes deep in Syria, said to hit military facility Washington Post BEIRUT — Israeli warplanes struck a military position near the Mediterranean coast in western Syria Thursday, killing two soldiers, the Syrian army said, in a stronghold of President Bashar Assad that is also heavily protected by the Russians and ... Israel strikes deep in Syria, said to hit military facility - ABC News Syrian regime dropped sarin on rebel-held town in April, UN confirms Syrian Army: Israeli Air Raid Killed 2 Soldiers |
Forbes | Formula One Report Prompts Call For Investigation Into Payments To Syria Forbes A senior politician has called for an investigation into Formula One after a report revealed that money from the racing series is being channeled to an organization in Syria that arranges events sponsored by President Bashar al-Assad and used as ... |
New York Magazine | Here Is the Syria Report Withdrawn by the US Holocaust Museum New York Magazine An image grab taken from a video uploaded on YouTube by the Local Committee of Arbeen on August 21, 2013, allegedly shows Syrians covering a mass grave containing bodies of victims that Syrian rebels claim were killed in a toxic gas attack by ... |
The Independent | F1 money given to Syrian organisation with strong links to Assad regime The Independent As much as €150,000 of money generated from Formula One has been given to a Syrian motorsport organisation that has strong links to President Bashar al Assad's government, it has been revealed. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), F1's ... |
CNN | Syrian star Omar Al Somah not giving up on World Cup dream CNN Al Somah, leading scorer in Saudi Arabia's top tier for the past three years, is one of many Syrian players who have left the domestic league to play abroad. His international teammates play their club football in countries such as the United Arab ... Mixed feelings for Syrian exiles as footballers hold on to World Cup dream The Syrian national soccer team shows why you can't separate politics from sports Commentator bursts into tears as Syria reach World Cup playoff |
USA TODAY | ISIS losses in Syria bolster Assad's ability to reclaim control USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The Trump administration's focus on battling the Islamic State is having an unintended consequence in Syria's long civil war: Russian-backed dictator Bashar Assad is making steady gains in reclaiming control of his country. Some Syrian schools erase Assad but tensions rise over Kurdish |
Aljazeera.com | Syrian refugees trade violence for thirst Aljazeera.com As the sound of bombs becomes a distant echo, many refugees from Syria's war face a new enemy: thirst. For some, the battle begins the moment they reach the border of water-scarce countries such as Jordan and Lebanon. "We didn't want to end up in a ... |
New York Post | Paris 'bomb factory' suspects believed to have links to Syria New York Post French authorities investigating a suspected bomb factory near Paris believe three suspects were preparing attacks and had made calls to Syria, a minister said Thursday. Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said the suspects were possibly planning to ... Paris 'bomb factory' suspects linked to Syria |